Watch out: any surface coating, even a penetrating wall sealer such as discussed here, can fail if exposed to continued or chronic water and water pressure through the foundation wall. The pressure from water, frost, or more significantly, the formation of efflorescent saltscan exert tremendous ...
These are horrible details, no amount of water proofing, concrete sealer, etc is going to make them better. My advice is simple: DO NOT EVER USE those details. Closed Cell Foam Is The Answer Whether you spray it in place or install sheets, closed cell foam is the answer for basement in...
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Paul -- "I had been fighting a hydro-static leak between my floor and foundation on the south wall of our basement that has a terrace garden on the exterior for about the last 5 or 6 years. I have applied several coats of concrete patch that were very ineffective. ...
If your concrete-block basement walls are dry and free of efflorescence (i.e. salt deposits) or mold, coat them with a masonry sealer or all-purpose water-base primer-sealer, and then paint with high-quality latex paint. A new wall color is an easy way to make the basement feel warmer...
Apply a concrete sealer Stay up to date on foundation repair Use high-quality masonry materials tb1234 Ensuring your basement is protected against water reduces the chances you have to contend with efflorescence. Pay attention to signs of water damage, choose solid building material, and correct le...
Perma Dry found a poorly sealed crack in a foundation wall and repaired it beautifully. Even with huge rainstorms, we haven't had a drop of water. Highly recommended. Macall Gordon We've had several very wet storm seasons since the installation three years ago, and the basement has ...
The Basement Oasis provides homeowners with DIY solutions for repairing foundation and concrete cracks. We make it easy by providing easy to use repair kits for injection of leaking cracks. Sump Pumps Pumps and battery backup pumps are an area of protection in a basement… Read More Battery Ba...
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Whether it’s a vapor barrier, water seeping in through concrete blocks in an older foundation, problems with exterior walls or poor waterproofing products were used in the past, we can help. We can waterproof your basement foundation using the proper concrete sealer, or keep the water from ge...